An “insider source” with knowledge of the next Halo game has said that sometime this year Bungie will announce a “darker, grittier” Halo title without Master Chief in it.
According to the Gamespot source, the new Halo game will be a spin-off that resembles “a cross between Ghost Recon and Gears of War.” As in a tactical shooter. It will supposedly tell a “less cartoony” and “more bloody, violent, and grim” tale of a battle between UNSC forces and the Covenant. The game’s atmosphere was also described as similar to that of the live-action Halo shorts.
Expect Bungie’s next (Halo) game to be announced at the Pre-E3 Microsoft keynote that starts today at 10:30AM PST (US) / 19:30PM CET (UK). Watch E3 live at Gamespot so see the unveiling and find out if it’s true or not.